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Xofluza
What is Xofluza
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The prescribed quantity of Xofluza is governed by the specified condition. The dosage of the medication varies in accordance with the method of administration (e.g. Tablet, film coated or Tablet, film coated - Oral) as presented in the table below.Warnings
Xofluza has one contraindication; it should not be utilized in combination with any of the problems specified in the following table.Xofluza ContraindicationsXofluza Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Xofluza?
Zero active clinical trials are presently underway to determine the potential of Xofluza in treating Influenza.Xofluza Reviews: What are patients saying about Xofluza?
Patient Q&A Section about xofluza
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Do I need a prescription for Xofluza?
"This medication is used to either treat or prevent the flu in individuals who are at least 12 years old. It is most effective if taken within 48 hours of the first flu symptoms appearing."
What symptoms does Xofluza treat?
"If you have started experiencing flu symptoms within the last 48 hours, baloxavir marboxil can be taken as an antiviral medication to help lessen the symptoms. These symptoms may include a stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever or chills, aches, and tiredness. In some cases, it has been shown to shorten the overall recovery time by one or two days."
How is Xofluza different from Tamiflu?
"Xofluza is more effective than Tamiflu because it stops the influenza virus from being able to reproduce. Currently, Xofluza is only approved to treat the flu, not prevent it. Xofluza must be started within 48 hours of first feeling symptoms in order for it to work."
How long does it take for Xofluza to work?
"If you take a dose of Xofluza, it will start working against the flu virus within 4 hours. In people who have taken Xofluza to treat the flu, the majority feel better within 2 days. If you don't start feeling better within 2 days of taking Xofluza, or if your symptoms get worse, call your doctor."
What is Xofluza used for?
"This medication is used to treat influenza within 48 hours of symptom onset in healthy adults and children 5 years of age and older, as well as adults and children 12 years of age and older who are high-risk for developing complications from the flu."
Is Tamiflu a Xofluza?
"Xofluza works by stopping the influenza virus from replicating, while Tamiflu works by countering the effects of the virus. Xofluza is only effective when taken within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, while Tamiflu can be taken up to five days after the onset of symptoms."